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Most people regard nail-biting as a harmless habit, but in all reality, can cause many effects. Also known as onychophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids between the ages of ten and 18 have been […]

With the holiday approaching, what is the worst Halloween candy for braces? Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integrity of your braces. For that reason, Dr. Ghatri […]

The best way to avoid an orthodontic emergency is to know how to take care of your braces properly throughout your entire treatment. However, emergencies are … well, emergencies, and sometimes no matter how cautious you are or how well you take care of your braces, the wires loosen, the bands pop, or you experience […]

In honor of Orthodontic Health Month, Dr. Ghatri and our team thought we would offer a few oral hygiene tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those of you wearing braces, it’s important to be even more dedicated to good oral hygiene than those not currently in treatment. After getting your braces, it […]

A clean mouth is a happy mouth. And when Dr. Ali Y. Ghatri and our staff see you have a clean mouth, we are happy too. Of course, all of this should make you happy because you’re the one preventing sneaky little food bits from getting trapped under the wires of your braces. Still, you […]

Nobody likes bad breath! Bad breath can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a smelly mouth. There are many ways to reduce or eliminate bad breath, some are definitely more effective and longer lasting than others. Check out ways to […]

What is a Water Pick & How to Tell if You Need One Water picks sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients of ours undergoing orthodontic treatment with full-bracketed braces, water picks […]

Americans everywhere are putting greater emphasis on health and self-improvement! These days, Americans everywhere are putting greater emphasis on health and self-improvement. More and more people are seeking orthodontic treatment to improve their smile. September happens to be Self-Improvement Month Our team at Let’s Smile knows that orthodontic treatment is an investment in self-improvement that […]

There’s no reason for adults of any age to have to deal with crooked teeth! Although adolescence is a common time to get braces, there’s no reason for adults of any age to have to deal with crooked teeth, overbite, underbite, or other dental issues. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists notes that demand […]